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Scandinavian Interest Group (virtual)
Scandinavian Interest Group (virtual)  (Special Interest Groups)
Sunday, July 13
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Zoom
 
This month: Two case studies, one for Norway and one for Sweden. The rest of the meeting will be used for discussion and answering questions.
 
Share information and discuss Scandinavian ancestral research.
 
Register in advance for this meeting (click here).
You only need to register once for all Scandinavian SIG meetings in 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Keep this email; it may be the only link you get. If you forget to register in advance or misplace the email with the link, don't worry. Register again. You will be able to join the meeting directly from the registration window.
 
Hosts: Karen Knudson and Kathi M.
 
Image by WikiImages from Pixabay


Brags and Bricks (Virtual)
Brags and Bricks (Virtual)  (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, July 14
10:00 am to 11:30 am
 
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists. 
 
Meets weekly unless otherwise stated. 
 
NOTE: NO WAITING ROOM! 
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Register 10 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window.  You need register only once for all meetings in 2025.
 
Facilitator: Varies 
Contact SGSBragsBricks@seagensoc.org to receive weekly email reminders.
 
Images by klimkin and Couleur from Pixabay


SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual)
SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual)  (SGS Meetings)
Monday, July 14
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
SGS members must be signed in to view Zoom Meeting info.
 
If you are not currently signed in, do so on "Members Home," then return to this calendar entry and click on meeting info link above.
 
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay


"Pass It On" Writers Group  (Special Interest Groups)
Tuesday, July 15
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Meeting via Zoom
 
Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing.This group meets the third Tuesday of the month at 10AM Pacific.
 
"Pass It On" Writers' Group is currently accepting new members.
Group Contact: Linda Laing  Send queries to SGSPassItOn@seagensoc.org
 


SGS Library Evening Hours
SGS Library Evening Hours  (Special Events)
Wednesday, July 16
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, Suite 302
 
3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
 
Come by and join host, Lisa Oberg, for a quiet, comfortable place to work on your genealogy research. Bring your brick walls or successes to share. Use our online subscription databases or our FamilySearch Affiliate library privileges. Take advantage of our evening hours to schedule a meetup to connect with people who share your interests!


Write It Up (Virtual)
Write It Up (Virtual)  (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, July 16
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Meeting via Zoom
 
Are you looking for inspiration to write up your family history research?
This group meets online the third Wednesday of the month. Join us to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas.  Research reports, articles for publication, family histories and memoirs--all genres welcome and encouraged.
 
Members share their latest writing project by the 1st of the month to give others time to read and review.  Depending on the number of pieces submitted, each piece will be given at least 10 minutes discussion.
 
Group Contact: Sheyna Watkins (sgsWriteItUpSIG@seagensoc.org)
 
Image by Darkmoon_Art from Pixabay


EGS Family Tree Maker SIG
EGS Family Tree Maker SIG  (Special Interest Groups)
Friday, July 18
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
 
Join Eastside Genealogical Society and SGS to learn and share tips and tricks for using Family Tree Maker by Software MacKiev.  The meetings open about 15 minutes in advance.  You can join and/or leave whenever you have to, and you may email your question(s) in advance or bring them up during the meeting.
 
If you want to be on the Eastside Genealogical Society Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group email list, send your request to ftmsig@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org.
 


Irish SIG
Irish SIG  (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, July 19
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom
 
Share information and discuss Irish ancestral research.
 
To participate you need to be on the SGS Irish Interest Group email list. Contact Susan McKee at sgsirishsig@seagensoc.org to join. Susan will email you the Zoom link for the monthly meetings.
 
Facilitator: Susan McKee
 
Image by Siggy Nowak from Pixabay


Brags and Bricks (Virtual)
Brags and Bricks (Virtual)  (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, July 21
10:00 am to 11:30 am
 
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists. 
 
Meets weekly unless otherwise stated. 
 
NOTE: NO WAITING ROOM! 
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Register 10 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window.  You need register only once for all meetings in 2025.
 
Facilitator: Varies 
Contact SGSBragsBricks@seagensoc.org to receive weekly email reminders.
 
Images by klimkin and Couleur from Pixabay


Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom)
Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom)  (Classes and Workshops)
Tuesday, July 22
10:00 am to 11:00 am
 
Need a helping hand? Drop in (virtually) on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually all genealogy-related issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
 
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
 
To join the meeting, click here.
Zoom room opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room.  Please be patient.
 
Meeting ID: 857 1272 3020
Passcode: 930736
 
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
 
Image by kp yamu Jayanath from Pixabay


Mexican SIG
Mexican SIG  (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, July 23
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom
 
Share information and discuss Indigenous North American, Spanish, Cuban, and Hispanic genealogical research. Meetings are held via Zoom on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
 
To participate you need to be on the SGS Mexican SIG email list. Contact Diane Hughes-Hart via SGSMexSIG@seagensoc.org to join. Diane will email you the Zoom link for the monthly meetings.
 
Facilitator: Diane Hughes-Hart, an experienced genealogist and instructor, has been studying the ancestry of her Mexican mother since 2010.
 


Brags and Bricks (Virtual)
Brags and Bricks (Virtual)  (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, July 28
10:00 am to 11:30 am
 
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists. 
 
Meets weekly unless otherwise stated. 
 
NOTE: NO WAITING ROOM! 
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Register 10 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window.  You need register only once for all meetings in 2025.
 
Facilitator: Varies 
Contact SGSBragsBricks@seagensoc.org to receive weekly email reminders.
 
Images by klimkin and Couleur from Pixabay



Brags and Bricks (Virtual)
Brags and Bricks (Virtual)  (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, August 4
10:00 am to 11:30 am
 
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists. 
 
Meets weekly unless otherwise stated. 
 
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Register 10 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window.  You need register only once for all meetings in 2025.
 
Facilitator: Varies 
Contact SGSBragsBricks@seagensoc.org to receive weekly email reminders.
 
Images by klimkin and Couleur from Pixabay


Organizing for Genealogy SIG
Organizing for Genealogy SIG  (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, August 4
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom
 
Share information and discuss organization tips, techniques, and habits to enhance your genealogical journey.
 
This SIG meets monthly on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00PM Pacific, 10:00PM Eastern via Zoom.
SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
 
To participate you need to be on the SGS Organizing SIG email list. Contact Susan McKee at sgsOrganizingsig@seagensoc.org to join. Susan will email you the Zoom link for the monthly meetings.
 
Facilitator: Susan McKee
 
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay


East European Family History Conference ($$)
East European Family History Conference ($$)  (External Events)
Wednesday, August 6
7:30 am to 4:00 pm
virtual-Zoom
 
The Foundation for Eastern European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) will hold its annual conference on August 6-8, 2025. Sessions will be presented in 8 tracks: German, Polish, Russian Empire, Germans from Eastern Europe, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Jewish, DNA, and General.
 
 
Early-bird rates available before July 6.
 


Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual)
Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual)  (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, August 6
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
 
Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research.  This SIG meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern.  SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
 
Register in advance for this meeting (click here).
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Register 15 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window.  You need register only once for all meetings in 2025.
 
For more information, contact Leslie or Siri at SGSPNWSIG@seagensoc.org.
 
Hosts: Leslie Vogel and Siri Nelson.
 
Image by James Hills from Pixabay


Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Genealogy SIG
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Genealogy SIG  (Special Interest Groups)
Thursday, August 7
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Virtual-Zoom
 
Welcome to the AI for Genealogy SIG, a dedicated community for exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and genealogical research.
 
Topic: TBD
 
This SIG meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern.
For more information or to express interest in this SIG, email SGSAISIG@seagensoc.org.
SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
 
To register for this event, click here.
This registration is good for June through December 2025.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting. Keep this email; it may be the only link you get.  If you forget to register in advance or misplace the email with the link, don't worry.  Register again. You will be able to join the meeting directly from the registration window.
 
Facilitator: Sylvia Vargas
Image created by AI, edited by Sylvia Vargas


Brags and Bricks (Virtual)
Brags and Bricks (Virtual)  (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, August 11
10:00 am to 11:30 am
 
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists. 
 
Meets weekly unless otherwise stated. 
 
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Register 10 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window.  You need register only once for all meetings in 2025.
 
Facilitator: Varies 
Contact SGSBragsBricks@seagensoc.org to receive weekly email reminders.
 
Images by klimkin and Couleur from Pixabay


SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual)
SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual)  (SGS Meetings)
Monday, August 11
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
SGS members must be signed in to view Zoom Meeting info.
 
If you are not currently signed in, do so on "Members Home," then return to this calendar entry and click on meeting info link above.
 
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay